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Does preoperative anxiety level predict postoperative pain?

Felicia Vaughn1, Harriet Wichowski, Gerry Bosworth

  • 1Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga, Tenn., USA.

AORN Journal
|March 14, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Most studies show a link between preoperative anxiety and increased postoperative pain. Further research is needed to confirm this correlation and guide nursing interventions for surgical patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Surgical Nursing

Background:

  • Preoperative anxiety is frequently experienced by patients undergoing surgery.
  • Elevated anxiety levels can potentially impact surgical outcomes and increase postoperative pain.
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on the correlation between preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain.
  • To assess the significance of this relationship in the surgical context.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of relevant scientific literature was performed.
  • Studies investigating the link between preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain were analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • The reviewed literature presented some inconsistencies regarding the correlation.
  • However, the majority of evidence indicated a positive correlation between preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain.
  • This suggests that higher preoperative anxiety is associated with greater postoperative pain.

Conclusions:

  • A positive correlation between preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain is suggested by most evidence.
  • Further research is warranted to definitively establish this correlation.
  • Identifying effective nursing interventions to manage preoperative anxiety and its impact on pain is essential.